The Dummy
A mannikin,
Half-dressed by sunshine
Half-naked in a spotlight glare.
No detail or features,
no sexuality
other than the shape.
When a thing is 'shapely'
we understand
that detail
gets in the way.
All we need are hands
to follow
and shape a thought.
Copyright © Eric Ashford | Year Posted 2022
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